Bamia Stew (Okra) with Rice

Transport yourself to the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine with this delicious and aromatic Bamia Stew featuring tender okra and savory beef. Served alongside fragrant basmati rice, this dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or a flavorful feast with friends. This hearty meal is rich in flavor and packed with nutrients, a true comfort food delight.

Ingredients

For the Bamia Stew:
🥩 1 pound of stew meat (sprinkled with a little bit of salt)
💧 2 cups of water
🫒 2 tablespoons of oil
🌿 1 14oz bag of baby okra
🧅 1 onion
🧄 2 cloves of garlic
🌶️ 2 green chilies or 1 jalapeño
🍅 1 6oz can of tomato paste
🍅 1 tomato
🐔 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
🧂 1 teaspoon of salt
🥣 2 cups of beef broth
💧 2 cups of water

For the Rice:
🍚 3 cups of basmati rice (washed and soaked in warm water for 30 minutes)
🫒 3 tablespoons of oil
🧂 1 tablespoon of salt
💧 3 cups of hot water

Instructions

1- Prepare the Stew Meat:

Begin by sprinkling salt over the stew meat. Place the meat in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water.
Pressure cook the meat for about 35 minutes until tender.

2- Prepare the Bamia Stew:

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
Add the chilies or jalapeño, followed by the baby okra. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and chopped tomato, and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken bouillon, black pepper, salt, beef broth, and 2 cups of water.
Add the cooked stew meat to the mixture, stir well, and bring to a boil.
Cover and let the stew simmer for 25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.

3- Prepare the Rice:

In a separate pot, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Stir the rice gently, allowing each grain to be coated with oil.
Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 3 cups of hot water to the rice.
Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce the heat to low once most of the water is evaporated.
Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes until the rice is fluffy and fully cooked.

4- Serve:

Serve the Bamia Stew hot over a bed of fluffy basmati rice. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: Approx. 550 per serving
Proteins: 30g
Fats: 18g
Carbohydrates: 72g
Equipment: Pressure cooker, large pot, rice pot

Cooking Tips:

For added flavor, you can garnish with fresh cilantro or squeeze a bit of lemon juice before serving.
Adjust the spice level according to your preference by altering the number of chilies.

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Bamia Stew with Basmati Rice